Michael Schumacher in 'coma', critical after ski accident

News of Michael Schumacher's accident stunned the Formula One community and his former teammates joined thousands on Twitter in wishing him a speedy recovery.

Michael Schumacher, the retired seven-time Formula One champion, was in a critical condition on Monday after suffering severe brain trauma in a skiing accident in the French Alps, doctors said.

News of Schumacher's accident stunned the Formula One community and his former teammates joined thousands on Twitter in wishing him a speedy recovery.

"My thoughts are with Michael Schumacher at this tough time. Michael more than anyone has the strength to pull through this," tweeted British F1 driver Jenson Button.

Schumacher's former teammate at Benetton Martin Brundle wrote on Twitter: "Come on Michael, give us one of those race stints at pure qualifying pace to win through, like you used to. You can do it." (Schumacher haunted by love of speed and risk)

He added that the German was "a crazy brave skydiving/bike racing daredevil".

Schumi!!!! He has been my all time hero, just by seeing him, gave me so much inspiration. A true legend and a fighter he is, will surely fight back and recover soon. Im waiting to see the trademark smile of 'THE RAIN MASTER' again..

Deadly personality. Has a bit of everything, the good and the bad and the in between. I feel down all through and hope he will pull through this setback. It will be one helluva loss to deal with other wise.